Fight With Courage and Honor

The Best Free Online Medieval Strategy Game

You are a 12th century nobleman and you have control of a small army of mercenaries. There are other noblemen who would love to see you fall, thereby having your power and land distributed amongst them. You hire mercenaries to protect your land and your name's honor. You must train them, buy them weapons and armor, and turn them into an experienced group of fighters. It is by doing this that you will gain the recognition and placement in society that you deserve.

Fight with courage and honor as you defend yourself and those who follow you.

High Descent is a free, browser based persistent game (PBBG) based in medieval times. HD first opened in May of 2001 and has been continually evolving ever since. HD is a online multiplayer game played in the browser, no downloads required! High Descent is a massively multiplayer online game, meaning that you compete against hundreds, or even thousands of other players all over the world.

The goal of High Descent is to ascend the ranks of nobility. To do so, you must assemble an army of mercenaries and bring them successfully into battle. But be sure to equip your mercenaries with the finest armor and weapons, or they will not last long.

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